Maintenance Lead Operative

Fife Coast and Countryside Trust (FCCT) are seeking a Maintenance Lead Operative to join our dynamic and effective Operations team.

Location: Pitcairn Centre, Glenrothes (working throughout Fife)

Salary: £25,829 – £28,251

Hours: Full-time, 36 hours per week

Contract Type: Permanent

Benefits: Annual leave entitlement of 25 days plus 8 days public holidays; LGPS Pension Scheme; Cycle to Work and Discounts Scheme; Training and Professional Development.

Closing Date: Midnight on Sunday 22nd September 2024

Full Job Description: Download

About the role:

The successful candidate would require to plan, co-ordinate, carry out and supervise maintenance tasks and major projects on the Fife Coastal Path, beaches, Fife Pilgrim Way, the Lomond Hills Regional Park and any other site, in the interest of FCCT.

Daily co-ordinate workload and monitor the standard of work being completed to ensure this achieves the requirements of the Service Level Agreement with partner organisations.

About you:

We are looking for a driven and proactive individual to join our team. You will bring with you the following skills and experience:

• At least 24 months’ experience of working in a countryside / estate worker / landscaping role

• Experience in path construction, installation and maintenance of countryside furniture including gates, fences, signs, bridges and boardwalks

• Certification in at least 2 of the following: chainsaw, brush cutter, digger, dumper, roller, pesticide application, first aid, woodchipper, tractor driving, large trailer towing, ATV’s, off-road driving, welding

• Background / experience in nature conservation and environmental work

• Experience of working with landowners, suppliers, and the public

• Experience in a supervisory role, showing an ability to guide and motivate others

• Good organisational skills demonstrating the ability to prioritise workloads and co-ordinate resources

• Enthusiasm for the role and flexibility to meet changing needs

• Working knowledge of Health & Safety

• Organisational skills and the ability to prioritise workload

• Ability to work as part of a team or individually

• Ability to send and receive email messages and basic PC skills

About FCCT:

Fife Coast and Countryside Trust are an organisation driven by a passion for Fife and are committed to developing and delivering high quality, impact-led projects for the benefit of people and nature. We believe that our people are our greatest asset and look to employ individuals who bring a positive, energetic, constructive, and committed attitude to the workplace.

Applying for this post:

To apply, please use the application form [download] and send completed applications to fcct.recruitment@fifecountryside.co.uk. Please note, CV applications will not be accepted.

The closing date is midnight on Sunday 22nd September 2024. Interviews will be the week beginning 7th October and the successful candidate is expected to start on Monday 4th November.